When Sex Hurtsdys·pa·reu·ni·a, dispəˈro͞onēə/noun. definition: difficult or painful sexual intercourse. Source: GoogleDyspareunia- Medical term for painful sex for a woman. Truthfully, it really tells us very little about what is actually happening...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Managed Endometriosis in the Workplace: Part 2In my latest article on endometriosis in the workplace, I discussed how we all can encounter challenges in the workplace, but how finding out my rights and communicating with my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Natural Pain Killers: TurmericBetween endometriosis, migraines, multiple sclerosis and a host of digestive issues, pain is not a stranger to my body. What I know to be true about my body is that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I Managed Endometriosis in the Workplace: Part 1Coping with endometriosis in the workplace is probably one of the most stressful and challenging parts of living with the condition. Unfortunately, due to a lack of awareness, or even...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healing Through Self CareManaging stress levels is key to supporting your body in healing. While I love the idea of a weekly massage at the spa, it’s not realistic for my budget. So...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Sex Diary: Part 2Read Part 1 here I used to think vibrators were something relegated to solo sex. But once I added a small clitoral aid to partner sex, I changed my mind...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Manage Multiple Health ConditionsMy medical history never seems to match my age, or quite honestly, my appearance. I “look” healthy. But what you can’t see on the surface is my years of managing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and AnemiaMany of us with endometriosis are familiar with the bone-crushing fatigue that usually arrives with our periods (or in some cases, just before it during PMS) every month. But, if...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Sex Diary: Part 1I couldn’t physically have sex until after my first laparoscopic surgery in my mid-20s. My initial attempts weren’t simply uncomfortable, they were excruciating. I told my doctor there was a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Reduce Inflammation Through a Plant-Based DietFollowers of a plant-based diet swear by its benefits. They’ve “never felt better.” Their aches and pains disappear, they’re sleeping better, and their skin glows. So, whether you choose vegetarian...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does It Mean to Have Shorter Cycles?I got my period ridiculously young at only a few months shy of 10 years-old. As quickly as it came, though, it disappeared again for many months. I was nearly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I’m Engaged! And Now the Baby Questions Begin…My fiancé recently brought me back to the restaurant in Philadelphia where we had our first date. Except, instead of it being our first date as an official couple, this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Fatigue: So Much More Than Being TiredAs an endometriosis patient, one of the hardest things to live with is chronic fatigue. I suffered from it for years, believing it had something to do with my mental...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Leadership Has Taught Me About Managing my HealthAs a business owner, I listen to a lot of books on audible and even more podcasts. I want to learn from those that have gone before me. What tips...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can You Get a Service Dog for Endometriosis?I swear my dog Della knows I’m in pain even before I do. During a flare up, she insists on pressing her body against mine, adding just the right amount...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis Changed The Way I View My RelationshipsLife with endometriosis is ever-changing, from the moment you get your diagnosis, to becoming familiar with the new symptoms that can occur at any given moment. However, one of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Back On Your Feet After a HysterectomyEndometriosis is a medical condition that can cause pain, bloating, heavy and irregular periods, and other symptoms. The condition happens when uterine-like tissue grows outside of the uterus, forming lesions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis in TeenagersEndometriosis is often associated with adult women (as this is when the condition is typically diagnosed). However, endometriosis can occur in anyone who menstruates, no matter what age they are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I’m a Nutrition Coach with Endometriosis: Here’s What I EatAs a nutrition coach, my first line of defense to best manage my health is food. Food is medicine. It can be incredibly healing to the body. Often times, if...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can Endo Cause Urinary Issues? Part IIUnfortunately, the impacts of endometriosis are not restricted to the reproductive system or the menstrual cycle. Since endometriosis can grow in just about anyplace in the body (but is known...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments